Nana’s Gingersnaps
There’s something so heartwarming about baking a recipe that’s been passed down through generations. For me, these gingersnaps hold a special place in my heart. They were my Nana’s specialty—crispy on the outside, perfectly chewy on the inside, and filled with the cozy spices of cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. I remember eagerly waiting for a batch to come out of the oven, the sweet and spicy aroma filling the whole house. Now, I get to share this tradition with my own children, who love these cookies just as much as I did.
The best part about Nana’s gingersnaps is how simple they are to make. With basic ingredients you likely already have in your pantry, you can whip up a batch in no time. Creaming the butter and sugar together creates that soft yet crunchy texture, while the molasses adds depth and richness. Rolling the dough into balls, pressing them with a sugar-dipped glass, and baking them until golden creates a nostalgic, homey experience that brings back so many memories. Every bite is like a warm hug—perfect for chilly afternoons or holiday gatherings.
Whether you enjoy these cookies with a cup of coffee, share them with friends, or just sneak one (or three) fresh out of the oven, they’re sure to become a favorite in your home too. Nana’s gingersnaps are more than just a treat—they’re a little piece of family history, lovingly baked into each batch. Enjoy, and happy baking!
My great grandmother (nana)’s delicious gingersnap recipe! I LOVED these as a kid and now I enjoy making them for my children. Enjoy!
1 & 1/2 cup Butter (room temp)
2 cups Sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup Molasses
4 cups Sifted Flour
2 tsp Baking Soda
2 1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 1/2 tsp cloves
3 tsp ginger
Preheat oven 325 °F
Cream butter and sugar together either by hand or mixer (I’m a mixer gal)
Beat in eggs, then add molasses.
Mix dry ingredients in separate bowl, then add to wet ingredients
Roll into balls
Press balls to about 1/2 inch with bottom of glass dipped in sugar
Bake 15-18 minutes.
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Nana's Gingersnap Cookies
My great grandmother (nana)'s delicious gingersnap recipe! I LOVED these as a kid and now I enjoy making them for my children. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 & 1/2 cup Butter (room temp)
- 2 cups Sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup Molasses
- 4 cups Sifted Flour
- 2 tsp Baking Soda
- 2 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 1/2 tsp cloves
- 3 tsp ginger
Instructions
- Preheat oven 325 °F
- Cream butter and sugar together either by hand or mixer (I'm a mixer gal)
- Beat in eggs, then add molasses.
- Mix dry ingredients in separate bowl, then add to wet ingredients
- Roll into balls
- Press balls to about 1/2 inch with bottom of glass dipped in sugar
- Bake 15-18 minutes.
